Sumi Robata Bar shut its doors at the end of August 2017. The River North restaurant served unfussy, memorable robata fare from Gene Kato, a Japonais vet. Sumi Robata Bar, 702 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60654, no phone.

Balena, located across from the Steppenwolf Theatre in Lincoln Park, is closed to repair damages from a fire in the building. Balena, 1633 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614, 312-867-3888 .